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Trip from Henderson, KY to La Grange, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Henderson, KY

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capital city of Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

La Grange, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Henderson, KY to La Grange, KY covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, I 69, I 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76 miles from Henderson, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 151.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 151.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 120.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 41 North: Evansville
7
120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
138 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville
8
151.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KY 53 North: La Grange

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward KY 53 North: La Grange

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 91.7 mi 1h 39m
I 69 20 mi 23m
I 71 12.6 mi 13m
SR 265 7.4 mi 8m
I 265 6.4 mi 7m
US 41 5.3 mi 7m
Gene Snyder Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
South Green Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and La Grange, KY.

1

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn right onto US 60; US 41 Alt

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Green Street
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 41 North: Evansville
6

Merge onto US 41

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 41
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 69 North
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 69 North
9

Merge onto I 69

20 mi · 23 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Exit 21A Toward I 64 East: Louisville
11

Merge onto I 64

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 64
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62
Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
13

Continue on SR 265; SR 62

7.4 mi · 8 min · SR 265; SR 62
14

Continue on KY 841

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
16

Merge onto I 71

13 mi · 13 min · I 71
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 22 Toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

119 ft · 9 sec
Toward KY 53 North: La Grange Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto KY 53

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Highway 53
20

Continue on KY 53

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South 1st Avenue
21

Turn left onto West Main Street

17 ft · 0 sec · West Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Grange, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Henderson, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Henderson, KY

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Henderson, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 91.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76 mi from Henderson, KY · 1h 29m into the drive

legendary figure said to deliver gifts to people on Christmas Eve

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Claus, IN

76 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Saint John, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Claus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Henderson, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.

Arriving in La Grange, KY

The final approach into La Grange, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around La Grange, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Eastgate Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Henderson, Kentucky

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12708262654

Visit website

Dairiette Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Henderson, Kentucky

1.1 mi

El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.2

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18129243194

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

1.1 mi

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

1.5 mi

Eastgate Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12708262654

Visit website

Dairiette Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Henderson, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12708262401

Visit website

El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18129219999

Visit website

Palermo's Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.9

La Grange, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15022650039

Visit website

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 141.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022552590

Visit website

FISTFUL Craft Restaurant & Brewery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+18125570226

Visit website

El Mexicano Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.2

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122831072

Pangea Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.9

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124012404

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.2

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18129243194

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.4

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18129231404

Visit website

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.9

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18124213808

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.2

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–9 pm

+18124066233

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.9

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.2

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.4

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18129469410

Visit website

True North Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.4

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18127257358

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.2

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 21.7

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 130.2

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.07 $52.15
premium $4.89 $29.23 $58.46
diesel $5.61 $33.54 $67.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Henderson, KY

Afternoon in Henderson on Thursday

Local time

3:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Grange, KY

Afternoon in La Grange on Thursday

Local time

4:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Henderson, KY to La Grange, KY covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 69, I 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 miles from Henderson, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 151.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 120.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Henderson, KY to La Grange, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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